Corinth was founded in 1853 as Cross City, so-called because it served as a junction for the Mobile…read more& Ohio and Memphis & Charleston railroads. The last census has the population at almost 15,000. Corinth was recently voted #48 of 50 Best Small Town Downtowns in America http://www.bestchoicereviews.org/50-best-small-town-downtowns-in-america/ http://corinth.net Located on the National Register of Historic Places Battery Williams (also known as Fort Williams) Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites Coliseum Theatre, built in the early 20th century http://www.yelp.com/biz/corinth-coliseum-civic-center-corinth Corinth National Cemetery http://www.yelp.com/biz/corinth-national-cemetery-corinth Downtown Corinth Historic District http://www.yelp.com/biz/corinth-historical-district-corinth Dr. Joseph M. Bynum House Federal Siege Trench (also known as Harper Road Trench) Fort Robinette (also known as Battery Robinette) site of the Civil War Interpretive Center http://www.yelp.com/biz/corinth-interpretive-center-corinth Jacinto Courthouse (also called the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse) built in the mid-19th century. L.C. Steele House Midtown Corinth Historic District Moores Creek site, a prehistoric Native American site from 3000 to 3500 B.C. Old U.S. Post Office Rienzi Commercial Historic District Thomas F. Dilworth House Union Battery F, Battle of Corinth Union Earthworks Veranda House (also known as the Curlee House) built in 1857, it served as headquarters for Confederate generals during the Battle of Corinth Places of interest not on the historic register include the Black History Museum http://www.yelp.com/biz/black-history-museum-of-corinth-corinth There is a variety of festivals held in Downtown Corinth and there are new activities popping up every year. Last Summer there was a block party created by several local shops and businesses. There is an annual BBQ cook off known as Hog Wild and the aroma wafts throughout the Downtown area all hours of the day and night. Every Winter there is a Wild Game tasting fundraiser event held in the Crossroads Arena http://www.yelp.com/biz/annual-alcorn-county-wildlife-tasting-supper-corinth The city itself seems like it is larger than a community of 15,000 people, with four large grocery stores, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, three large auto dealerships and numerous used lots, two Mi Toro Mexican restaurants, a Malco theater, clusters of fast food chains, convenience stores seemingly at every intersection, Caterpillar, Kimberly Clarke, two new Japanese/Asian fusion hibachi restaurants and perhaps the most state of the art hospital facility within 100 miles http://www.yelp.com/biz/magnolia-regional-health-center-corinth-2 I do love the city but I feel it falls short of five stars. The city is charging a mandatory tourism tax on all restaurant tabs. Corinth doesn't have any tourist attractions aside from Civil War and slugburgers (specialty burger made with soy filler and costs around $1.00). There are no theme parks, Starbuck's, water slides, wax museums or antique car collections. The grocery stores, although well stocked, lack in carrying high-quality food items. It is impossible to make homemade cheeses because all the heavy cream is ultra-pasteurized. I've lived here by choice and have witnessed it go through many changes and some were so subtle it's hard to recall what certain areas of the city looked like 20 years ago. With the current expansions and improvements (especially to the city park) it is hard to imagine how it could look in another 20 years.

A landmark building the Fillmore Street Chapel is located in Corinth, MS and is currently…read moremaintained by the First United Methodist Church. The church was built in 1871 and from 1906-1976 served as Fillmore Street Presbyterian Church. The building was constructed with load-bearing brick walls, and windows with lancet arches. The main steeple is attached to the front facade of the building. The chapel is now host to weddings and other special events. It is surrounded by hydrangeas with blooms that change colors as they age. The arched windows reflect back to the viewer. This is perhaps the most photographed building in Corinth. I'm known to have shot it several times.

The people helping me always treat me good and can verify some information on the phone if needed…read more Thank God !!!

#30 This is one of…read morethose places many people dred going into, much like the DMV, for fear of long wait times and/or the thought of encountering a cold-shouldered case worker. I have been here multiple times and have never had a bad or uncomfortable experience as of yet. The lobby has always been clean and comfortable (temperature at least). My wait times never seemed extra long and I've been 4-6th in que to be helped. I've had a variety of workers to help me over time and I have never met a rude, cold-shouldered or inexperienced one yet. There is a security officer on duty at all times during office hours. If you have a problem understanding the touchscreen sign-in 'number generator' he will be happy to help guide you through the steps.

I had the unfortunate pleasure of renewing my tag at this awful place. First time and hopefully it…read morewill be my LAST time after this year renewing anything and dealing with anyone in this awful state. On August 21st I went to renew my tag and I wanted to get custom lettering on my license plate. I encountered a very rude and nasty black woman named Debra. I explained to her 3 or 4 times the lettering I wanted on my license plate. I did not want a special plate like some people here get whether it's the "God Bless America"(), Wildlife, UNA, etc plates. I just wanted the traditional Alabama nature plate. This fool argued with me for over 5 mins telling me I could not have that and that I had to get a full custom plate. I told her no and that I have seen other drivers with that same traditional plate with custom wording on them. She again argues with me and tells me no but then she laughed at me twice while doing it. She told me I had to pick a license plate from a book of custom plates they have. I again told her no and tried explaining what I wanted and again she argued and laughed at me. That's when another lady named Missy walked by and I asked her to assist me which offended Debra because she so rudely told Missy I did not know what I wanted. So Missy also said I could not have the traditional plate and that I had to pick. At this point I went ahead and picked a plate because time was being wasted and I needed to get back to work. I ended up spending over $70 for something I did not want. The next day on Aug.22nd I called and asked to speak to the highest up supervisor of that department. That's when I got yet another "Einstein" who was even more incompetent and nasty. I spoke with Catherine Miner and explained what happened and she too said I had to get a custom plate. Catherine refused to give me the name of the worker so I could report her. In fact she just laughed and brushed it off. When I asked to speak to her boss which is Judge Rosser conveniently he wasn't there and she did not know when he would be. This past Saturday while leaving Walmart a driver in front of me had the traditional Alabama nature plate but with custom wording. That is what prompted me to call the tag and title office this morning. I spoke with Jennifer and specifically asked if one can get custom lettering on a traditional Alabama plate and she said yes. So I ask why was I told that you couldn't and was forced into picking a special plate when that's not what I wanted. She then chalked it up to a misunderstanding and that Debra and Missy didn't understand what I wanted. Lol I don't see how when I said what I wanted and explained it to them multiple times. When I told her my biggest issue was the customer service and explained how Debra was rude and nasty she said "I don't think she was" to which I said when you laugh in a customer's face and make snide comments that is rude. So I asked to speak with another supervisor specifically the one I spoke with last time and that's when she transferred me to that awful Miner woman. Note to Catherine MIner when you want to be "nice" don't refer to another grown adult woman as "honey". That is a word my spouse and I call each other. If you want to be "nice" refer to grown women as ma'am or Ms. I asked her to explain why she lied to me about the plate and she said "I never said that" and "don't ever put words in my mouth I never said and I've been doing this job 25 years". If that's the case you should know your office policies. You nor your workers should be telling customers no they can't have something when they can. I notice the people in this state that mess up never take personal accountability, blame you, won't listen, and fly off the handle when they are exposed. Had I been told the CORRECT information I would not be writing this review nor would I have had to call up there twice to get the correct information. Catherine then proceeds to tell me they can switch plates at my expense. They mess up, give me false information, don't bother owning up to it or apologizing, and I have to shell out another $70 something to fix their mistake? These are the people that are hired into these government jobs? The bar is set extremely low with their hiring process. I emailed Rosser about this incident not expecting to hear back from him but he emailed me back apologizing, gave me his desk number, and told me to call him Sept.30th so he could investigate my complaint. I called him that Monday morning and left a voicemail. He never returned my call and 3 days later I emailed him, let him know I called, and never heard back from him. This fool emailed me back and said he spoke to his staff and that I was treated well, received good service, and there is nothing his office will do. This man lied and had no plans to speak with me and correct the situation as he said in his email. I see why Alabama and it's citizens have the reputation it has. That "southern hospitality" is a myth.

I always get fast, friendly, and courteous service. It's a little inconvenient to get in because…read moreyou have to go through a security check now prior to entering, but I guess that's a sign of the times. I also like that you can pay car tag renewals by mail, saving a lot of time for a minimal fee.

I only had a short time to spend in this place, and I'm already looking forward to going back. It's…read morevery well done. The place is immaculately clean. There aren't a lot of displays, as it is a battlefield that isn't as heavily visited as some of the others. What is there is impressive. They do a nice job of interpreting the battle. The artillery and gun ports are equally impressive. Which visitor to a battlefield doesn't enjoy seeing cannons? The bronze castings of Civil War era gear, weapons and uniforms in the grass and in the concrete on the walking path was a nice touch. They definitely add to the "feel" of the place The staff member I met was polite, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the siege and the later battle. There weren't a lot of people there, and I think he was the only person working, but he did his job very well. If you're passing through the area, be sure to stop. It's a bit out of the way, but it's very easy to get to. If you're even the slightest bit interested in Civil War history, you need to add this to the list of battlefields that you want to visit. It can easily be tied into a visit if the Shiloh Battlefield, which is exactly what I did.

"Richmond and Corinth are now the great strategical points of war, and our success at these points…read moreshould be insured at all hazards"- Gen. Halleck Beauregard told his superiors: "If defeated here we will lose the Mississippi Valley and probably our cause . . . and our independence." The main reason for Corinth's military importance is 2 major railroads, the Memphis & Charleston Railroad (running east/west) and the Mobile & Ohio Railroad (north/south) crossed here. By 1855, a small town, originally called Cross City, changed its name to Corinth, after the crossroads city of ancient Greece. During the Civil War, the town would become the site of 2 significant engagements: 1. A siege of the town in spring 1862 2. A bloody conflict that same fall The Battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862 was faught in an effort to defend Corinth over possession of the city's railroads. The Confederates lost this battle and had to retreat to Corinth, bringing many of their wounded with them causing the town to become a vast hospital. Union forces laid siege to the town in May 1862. On October 3-4, 1862, Confederates advanced and attacked the Union Army. After 2 days of fire, Confederate General Van Dorn was forced to retreat. By January 1864, the strategic situation had changed so much that Corinth was no longer needed by the Union, so the Federal army abandoned the town.

I would have given more stars if it had been opened..you need to call and make an appt. but it IS…read morean authentic log cabin, rough-hewn, built around 1815. It's tiny and easy to pass on the road which used to be part of Andrew Jackson's military road which he built for his supplies/army on their way to the Battle of New Orleans.

Parking in downtown Florence is a challenge at the best of times but we lucked out finding a spot…read morenext to this marker as we headed into the nearby Wildwood Tavern for dinner. This was an interesting introduction to the city and it has me wanting to return to explore. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of Lauderdale County, it was first incorporated in 1826. Located at the foot of Muscle Shoals, it became a thriving agricultural and commercial center with light industry and significant religious, educational, and medical institutions. During the Civil War, Florence was occupied by both armies at various times. The Tennessee Valley Authority with Wilson and Wheeler Dams contributed to further economic development." The marker was erected by the Florence Historical Board. Florence is often called Alabama's Renaissance City, grew beyond its early survey to become a cultural hub. It is the birthplace of W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, and still celebrates his legacy with the annual Handy Music Festival. The University of North Alabama anchors the city with its historic campus and live lion mascots, adding both tradition and charm. Visitors can explore the Rosenbaum House, Frank Lloyd Wright's only design in the state, or climb the Florence Indian Mound, the largest of its kind in Alabama. Today Florence blends music, architecture, and Native heritage into a lively identity that honors its past while embracing creativity. [Round number review 250 in Alabama - 1524 of 2025 - 25074 overall]

Super friendly. Super efficient. Very clean. Supplies well-stocked. Lobby is 24-hr accessible…read more What else could one want from a post office in a very small town? [Note: Has limited hours due to low staffing]